Shrewsbury High School Athletic Hall of Fame Induction
Saturday, October 21, 2006 6:30 PM Italian American Victory Club 26 Dewey Road Shrewsbury, Massachusetts PROGRAM
Welcome to the 8th SHS Hall of Fame Induction ceremony. This is an evening which recognizes the athletic accomplishments of ten outstanding individuals whose performances and services at Shrewsbury High School set standards of excellence.
6:30 - Social Hour
7:30 - Buffet
8:30 - Induction
Page 2 HALL OF FAME SELECTION COMMITTEE
Maurice Bisceglia Jay Costa Robert Defino Nick DiPilato Brian Grimly Dutch Holland John Kehoe Mike Kleminich Kristen Oliveri Ed Pescaro Jim Pignataro Joe Russell, Jr. Ron Sanguinet Dawn Shannon Gordon Warren
Page 3 Member of the State MIAA X-Country and Track & Field Committee 1997-2006 Member of the District Ice Hockey Committee from 1996- 2006 Co-Meet Director for Spring Track District Class Championships 1987-2006 Current member of the SHS Hall of Fame Committee
Gordon currently resides in Holden and plans to stay active in high school track programs.
Page 9 SHREWSBURY HIGH SCHOOL PREVIOUSLY HONORED INDUCTEES
COACHES Kenneth Burns 1937-1982 Francis Bergstrom 1942-1968 Barbara Caron 1975-1994 Margaret Chase ?-1957 Richard Flynn 1931-1938 Michael Kleminich 1953-1989 Arthur Liljegren 1964-1995 Mario Marchisio 1960-1979
Athletes James Abdella 1957 Elizabeth Anderson 1960 Christine Bates (Tonelli) 1985 Richard Bates 1955 Kathy Bentley (King) 1981 Maurice “Moe” Bisceglia 1963 Mark Brisebois 1973 Steve Cardosi 1987 Frank Carroll 1974 Robert Catalina 1967 Robert Cellucci 1952 Edgar Coghlin 1946 Seth Cummings 1961 Robert Defino 1955 Irving “Jim” Donahue, Jr. 1940 Robert Doyle 1945 Martha Fairbanks (Perry) 1990 Caryn Figueras 1988 Ralph Giofreda 1940 Anthony Granger 1954 Donald Hawkins 1944 Noel Hare 1966
Page 4 SHREWSBURY HIGH SCHOOL PREVIOUSLY HONORED INDUCTEES Cont’d
Peggy Holdash 1979 John Hurst 1970 Dr. Eric Johnson 1966 John Kehoe 1932 Joel Kimball 1974 Donald Lacoursiere 1965 Terri LaCoursiere (Zucchero) 1988 Alan Lopriore 1974 Bruce McNamara 1972 Lori Mertzlufft 1980 Vinnie Moore 1968 Martha Morrison 1978 Mary Lyons (Munoz) 1987 Robert Munzner 1964 Eric Nelson 1989 John Nelson 1964 Edward Orrizzi 1970 Jack Orrizzi 1966 Peter Perreault 1957 James Pignataro 1980 Edmund Rourke 1947 Barbara Russell 1974 Joseph E. Russell, Sr. 1930 Brian Ryder 1978 Kevin Ryder 1975 Jean Sanguinet 1984 Michael Scirpoli 1935 Laurel Shannon (Urda) 1977 Theodore Shannon 1983 Stanley Shustak 1965 Keith Taparausky 1989 John Wentzell 1978
Page 5 Thomas Hyland “Red” Breslin Class of 1931 (Posthumously Awarded)
Red was an outstanding baseball and football player in the late twenties and early thirties. He played on the varsity baseball team all four years. Since players stats and team records are scant from that period, word of mouth testimony indicated that he was “outstanding”.
Red was also an outstanding contributor to the varsity football team as a Junior and Senior.
After a year at Hebron Academy where he was a varsity baseball and football player, Red played varsity baseball at Purdue University, being selected captain his senior year. He graduated from Purdue in 1938 with a degree in science.
Red worked in the Worcester area for several years before moving to Suncook, NH in 1948. While living in the Worcester area, Red married his wife Olga. He played both baseball and softball in the then popular Industrial Leagues. Upon retirement in 1974, he and his family (two sons; Edward T. and William H.) relocated to Concord, NH (1952-1986), then to Bradford, VT. He died in Bradford on November 21, 1997 at the age of 84.
Page 10 Roy Chesley Class of 1961
Quite and unassuming, a perfect gentleman, very shy, but the ultimate competitor best explains Roy. Whether on the field, the court , or on the track, he was the definitive team player.
A multi-sport athlete, Roy competed in baseball, track and field, and basketball, and excelled in all.
Roy was the Central Massachusetts high jump champion. His best jump was 6-foot, 2-inches.
He was an outstanding basketball player. During his Junior and Senior years Shrewsbury’s basketball team was the Central Massachusetts Champions, League Champions, and the State Finalist in Class B both years. Although Shrewsbury lost to Reading And Millbury in consecutive years, the team lost only four games in two years.
Roy was selected a Central Massachusetts All Star, a State Class B All Star, and was selected a member of the State All Tournament in his Senior year.
Page 11 Jennifer Grochowalski (Dadagian) Class of 1992
Jennifer seemed to excel at anything she put her mind to. Academics and sports occupied a majority of her time at Shrewsbury High. She played both JV and varsity basketball, but her main talent was running.
As a member of the cross country team she garnered many honors: Captain, MVP, Telegram & Gazette All Star (5 years), and All Conference.
She did as well in Indoor and Spring track. Captain, All Conference, Telegram & Gazette All Star (4 years)
Jen went on to Penn State where she competed in cross country and track.
After graduation, she was an assistant track coach at Shrewsbury High School and then JV coach and assistant varsity coach for girls basketball at Ayer High School.
Jen is married to Christian Dadagian and they are expecting their first child in January, 2007. Jen is owner and principal of PhotoJenic Photography and resides in Hopkinton, Ma.
Page 12 John J. Jasper Class of 1960
John had an outstanding basketball career at Shrewsbury High School. After one year as a JV, John played on the varsity team for the next three years. During his outstanding career, John set the Shrewsbury High single game scoring record of 44 points in a game vs. North Reading in the Bay State Final game. At the time of his graduation, he held the single season scoring record of 444 points. He was selected captain of the team in his senior year. He also gained the honor of being selected honoree captain of the Central Massachusetts Conference All Star Team.
John also competed in cross country his Junior and Senior years.
While attending Northeastern University, John played varsity basketball. His team was the Northeast Regional NCAA, Division Champions twice, and the NCAA Division II Elite finalist those same two years.
John was an assistant basketball coach at Quinsigamond Community College and head basketball coach at Worcester Jr. College.
John retired from FEDEX but continues to pursue his passion as assistant boys basketball coach and head coach of the boys varsity tennis team at West Bridgewater High School.
John’s wife Jane passed away in 1980. He has seven children and resides in Bridgewater, MA.
Page 13 Michael Kelley Class of 1983
The quintessential male athlete in the early 1980’s, Mike dominated in football, baseball and basketball.
Mike played on the Freshman and JV team and the Varsity for two years. He was selected captain in his Senior year, was a Telegram & Gazette Class B All-Star, selected to play in the Charles Broderick All-Star Game in 1983. He was named offensive captain of the South squad and was selected offensive MVP.
As a basketball player, Mike played two years varsity after a two year stint on the Freshman and JV teams. In addition to being named captain in his Senior year, he was selected on The Best of 48 basketball team and was the leading scorer and rebounder for the Central Mass Squad.
Mike’s baseball career followed a similar route, two years varsity, two years JV and captain in his Senior year.
It was no wonder that Mike was named The Outstanding Male Athlete in 1983.
He received a full four year football scholarship to UM Amherst and played all four years.
Mike is married to Kristin Collins (‘84) and have two sons, Ryan, age 13 and Thomas, age 10, and they reside in Shrewsbury. He currently works for Coca-Cola and is an ACC football official
Page 14 Walter Londergan Class of 1954
Being selected Most Athletic Boy, class of 1954 best describes Walt. A three-sport, 4-year varsity player even today is rare.
Probably the most significant sport he participated in was crew. Captain for both his Junior and Senior years, stroke, and member of the Shrewsbury High School, 1954 National Schoolboy Champions.
Walt was also co-captain of the football team his Senior year. The team finished the season Winning the Blackstone Valley League, compiling a 7-1-1 record. This team outscored their opponents 231-39.
The 1954 Shrewsbury High School basketball team on which Walt played won the Clark tournament, the first in SHS history. He had a 15 point per game scoring average for the year.
Walt matriculated to Cushing Academy where he stared in football, basketball and track , earning captains honors in both track and football.
He went to the U. of Colorado on a full scholarship, then transferred to U. of Bridgeport where he captained the football team.
Walt is retired and living on the Cape with his wife, Ronnie. They have been married for 41 years. They have two sons Sean and Seth
Page 15 Forrest “Clink” Miner Class of 1941 (Posthumously Awarded)
Clink was a three sport star athlete at Shrewsbury High School. Competing in football, three years varsity, co-captain his Senior year, crew, three years, captain his Senior year, and basketball, one year varsity. He was a member of the 1940 National Schoolboy Championship Crew.
Forrest enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps shortly after graduation. He was injured, lost a lung and received a medical discharge in 1944.
He attended UNH and graduated in 1949 with degrees in Secondary Education and History. He taught and coached for six years at Newmarket, NH High School. After teaching at Wachusett High School for 26 years, Forrest retired in 1981.
Clink coached basketball, baseball and fall track at Newmarket High School for 6 years, he coached Clark University Girls Crew for 4 years, and coached Shrewsbury HS Girls Crew for 5 years. Prior to his official coaching position at SHS, he assisted Ken Burns and Pam Krause and helped maintain the boats and equipment as a volunteer.
He married Miriam in 1947 and they had two sons Jeffery (SHS ‘75) and David (SHS ‘70) and a daughter Julie-Ann (SHS ‘75); 4 grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Forrest passed away in November 2002. A crew shell was donated in his name to the SHS crew.
Page 16 Joanna Nelson Class of 1995
Joanna Nelson a 1995 SHS graduate was an outstanding pitcher for the softball team during her four years at Shrewsbury High School. As a member of the varsity squad for three years, Joanna received many accolades. She was a T&G All Star for three years and named co-captain in 1995, her senior year. She was also a Mid Watch League All Star for three years and a Mid Watch MVP for two. In 1994, Joanna was selected as a Fast Pitch World High School All American / All State Selection. In 1995, as co-captain to the SHS varsity team she was the recipient of the Virginia Fazio Award for Excellence and Dedication in Softball.
Joanna’s “stats” were, at the time, unlike any other SHS softball player. Upon graduation, she finished as the all-time leader with 51 Wins and 476 Strikeouts. She finished her high school career with a .96 ERA. In her senior year Joanna also batted .400. These remarkable feats did not go unnoticed. She was asked and participated in two exhibition games against the US Olympic Women’s Softball Team.
After graduation Joanna received a scholarship to Fairfield University and was a pitcher for the Division 1 softball program. As a senior she was the MAAC Conference Co- Pitcher of the Year and an All-MAAC Conference Selection.
Joanna has gone on to remain involved in athletics professionally. After coaching for several years, Joanna has been the Baseball Assistant for the Player Development Department for the Toronto Blue Jays in Florida. She has been with the club for three years.
Page 17 Shrewsbury High School Administration
CENTRAL OFFICE
Superintendent Anthony Bent Assistant Superintendent Judy Evens Business Manager Patrick Collins Dir. Of Human Resources Tom Kennedy
HIGH SCHOOL
Principal Brian Regan Assistant Principal Kenneth Largess Sara DiGiorgio Todd Bazydlo
Page 18 Shrewsbury High School Athletics Department
Athletic Director Jason Costa
BOYS SPORTS Football Terry Walles Cross Country Jim Smith Crew Colin Regan Golf P.J. O’Connell/Leo Murray Soccer Dominic Conte Basketball Adrian Machado Hockey Phil Irving Indoor Track Ian Butterfield Swimming Melissa McDonald Skiing Ann Early Outdoor Track Ian Butterfield Baseball Jason Costa Lacrosse Ned Jackson Tennis Josh Handy
GIRLS SPORTS Cheerleading Marlena Cosenza Volleyball Sarah Schmidt Field Hockey Lauren Chenervert Soccer Chip DelPrete Cross Country Peg Holdash Crew Pam Krause Basketball Erin Largess Gymnastics Kristin Valentine Swimming Melissa McDonald Skiing Ann Early Indoor Track Jason Costa Tennis Jack McGinn Lacrosse Becky Moisan Outdoor Track Nick DiPilato Softball Phil Chevalier
Page 19 SHREWSBURY HIGH SCHOOL PREVIOUSLY HONORED INDUCTEES Cont’d
Martha White (Clark) 1983 Robert Zona 1970 Victor Zona 1943
VOLUNTEER
Terri Fillipetti
CONTRIBUTOR
Sandra San Clemente
Page 6 This Program is Dedicated to Gordon Warren
Retired Coach Athletic Director And Teacher
For 34 years of dedication and outstanding service to the students and athletes of Shrewsbury High School
1972—2006
Page 7 Gordon Warren Athletic Director
Gordon began his career teaching Health education at SHS in 1972. He coached Cross Country, Indoor, and Spring track teams beginning in 1972 and ending in 2006, and his Spring Track team was District Champions in 1989. He was awarded the Mass State Track Coach of the Year Award in 1989, and the District “E” Athletic Director of the Year in 2005.
During his tenure as AD, Shrewsbury teams have won: 9 State Championships 3 State Class Championships 12 State Finalist Championships 22 Distinct Championships 12 District Finalist Championships 38 League Championships 8 MIAA Sportsmanship Team Awards
Girls volleyball, boys and girls alpine skiing, boys and girls lacrosse, boys and girls swimming and boys and girls fall crew were programs which were added while Gordon was at the helm.
Included in his resume are the following: Established the SHS Hall of Fame - 1991 Established the Boosters Association-1989 Established a 15 member Athletic Advisory Council - 2003
Page 8 Ann Marie Pelosky (Poncet) Mary Beth Pelosky Class of 1985
As the first tennis doubles team inducted into the SHS Athletic Hall of Fame the Pelosky sisters share in their high school achievements. The Pelosky sisters, graduates of the class of 1985, were outstanding tennis players for the entire time they attended Shrewsbury High School. Anne Marie and Mary Beth Pelosky were Undefeated all four years in regular season play! In 1994, their Junior year, the SHS tennis team won Districts. As a Doubles team they reached the District Finals. In their Senior year they were District Champions in Doubles and were State Finalists in Doubles. As members of the Varsity Field Hockey Team for 3 years, they were District Finalists in their Senior year.
Mary Beth and Ann Marie were not only stellar tennis players. They were competitive field hockey and basketball players as well. They were respected by their peers as well as their community.
Both women played for the University of Massachusetts at Amherst tennis team, Division 1 Atlantic 10 Conference. Ann Marie served as team captain and MVP.
Ann Marie works as an Independent Trainer/Language Coach in Paris France. She is married to Jean Poncet and has two children and expecting her third in January 2007.
Mary Beth is currently a Principal at Nottingham Elementary School in Arlington, Virginia. As a member of Who’s Who in American Teachers, she is a board member of the Arlington Branch of the American Association of University Women and remains very committed to equity issues in education. Clifford Nordwell Class of 1946 (Posthumously Awarded)
In 1946, the Shrewsbury High School football team was declared the State Class D Champions. There were no super bowl games back then. The team had won the Blackstone Valley League Championship for the 5th straight year, achieving a 9-1 record, losing only to powerhouse, Hudson. Along the way they defeated such teams as Worcester North and South, Worcester Academy, previously unbeaten Holden High and archrival Westborough, outscoring their opponents 242-56. Cliff played for 4 years on this outstanding team.
He played all four years and was captain of the basketball team his Senior year. This team also won the Blackstone Valley League Championship compiling a 13-6 record.
Cliff was a four year member of the baseball team playing first base.
Cliff attended Clark University on a basketball scholarship and played varsity all four years. Upon graduation. He entered the service and saw service in Germany after the end of WW II. Cliff returned to Shrewsbury and became a school teacher in the Shrewsbury system.
He was head JV basketball coach while at SHS, and assisted Mike Kleminich in the summer basketball league.
Cliff resided in Shrewsbury until his retirement.